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Super soft linen trousers?

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WildFlowerBees · 26/02/2026 05:54

I used to have a pair of M&S linen trousers, they were really soft with a flat band and drawstring.

For the last few years all I can find is scratchy ones with no flat band just a drawstring that doesn’t make the trousers sit well at all it’s like pulling the top of a bag tight, all bunched up.

Has anyone found a pair that are soft and flattering?

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Melarus · 26/02/2026 06:11

These by Anthropologie are soft and swishy, although pricey. I love mine. The cropped length works out to normal length on me at 5ft 3. The waist sizing is odd, though - I had to size down compared to my actual size.

ponyinmypocket · 26/02/2026 07:42

Oysho!

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 26/02/2026 09:20

I got some in Marks last year which are nice, though I agree that theirs are usually horribly scratchy. They were more expensive than the cheap scratchy ones - about £40 iirc. Might be worth going and trying a few when they get their summer stock in?

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 26/02/2026 09:21

I think mine are drawstring but I sized down and they fit nicely.

Melarus · 26/02/2026 09:41

Melarus · 26/02/2026 06:11

These by Anthropologie are soft and swishy, although pricey. I love mine. The cropped length works out to normal length on me at 5ft 3. The waist sizing is odd, though - I had to size down compared to my actual size.

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https://www.anthropologie.com/en-gb/shop/hybrid/the-colette-cropped-wide-leg-trousers-by-maeve-linen-edition

dubbie · 26/02/2026 10:48

Too early in the season but Brora has lovely linen trousers every year. I'm not fond of their other stuff but do like their linen and cord trousers.

WildFlowerBees · 28/02/2026 04:54

Thank you, Anthropology linen/cotton blend look nice, love the Brora ones but £215? Absolutely not. Wish they’d bring back proper flat waistbands instead of the cheap drawstring bag effect you get, I thought this year it might have gone out of fashion.

Will keep looking!

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